ABC-U + APC

[BeardedElectron]

Hey guys, I'm proposing that compatibility of the ABC-U be extended to APC's and their power terminals so that they are functional when trying to make a new room out in space. Currently I can only get an ABC-U to replicate a power terminal with the APC half the time, unfortunately they don't seem to be functional... I went as far as wiring them through a solar panel controller that was generating plenty of power, wiring it with active current, the APC reported no external power in all tests...

So, I'm not sure if this is a bug or just a work in progress, but it would be great!

[BeardedElectron]

Or maybe even allowing device analyzer and the fabrication unit to produce functional APC's and power terminals... that would be even better!

[UrsulaMejor]

if i remember correctly APCs have to be coded into the map on server startup and are actually magic and that's why you can't move or create them.

[Paineframe]

Pretty sure rooms out in space are magically powered anyway.

[Dabir]

Yeah, APCs are the most powerful device in the station. They're the only things able to suppress the natural power level of space.

[BeardedElectron]

if i remember correctly APCs have to be coded into the map on server startup and are actually magic and that's why you can't move or create them.

I figured as much that it was likely a limitation, still though it would be nice, as far as rooms being magically powered... the last time I tried that my terminal wouldn't turn on, maybe it's changed since then. I know I tried to put light tubes on the exterior of the diner before the map update and they didn't work either.

[Sam Guivene]

I wonder, would it be possible to funnel energy out of space into the station?

[Zafhset]

devices deployed anywhere not on station generally runs on magic (space, telesci locations, etc)

In terms of funneling it back to the station, I suppose you could charge a cell off station and then use it to power an APC?